1	Texas State Energy Conservation Office
2	What is Clean Cities? Community-Based Voluntary Provides Framework for Focus and Coordination Provides Forum to Develop Partnerships Assist in Leveraging Resources Assist in Grant Applications
3	Why was the Clean Cities Program Created? Created in Response to EPAct of 1992 Promote use of alternative transportation fuels that decrease reliance on petroleum fuels and imported oil Advance transportation technologies that are more efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly
4	EPAct Fuels Identified and Supported by Clean Cities Biodiesel Electricity Ethanol Methanol Natural Gas LPG LNG Hydrogen
5	How Does Clean Cities Work? Take Steps to Become Designated Coalition Organize Coalition Activities Appoint a Coordinator Commit to Purchase AFVs Build or Expand Infrastructure Support Idle Reduction Technologies Increase use of Fuel Blends Develop a Strategic Program Plan
6	Why Should My Community Join Clean Cities? Access to DOE Regional Clean Cities Advisor Assistance from State Energy Office A Hotline A Website (toolkit) Workshops, National Conferences, Webcasts, Regional Meetings
7	Why Should My Community Join Clean Cities? Public Recognition of Local Stakeholders as Community Champions Networking opportunities Assistance with Public Outreach Activities Fund raising, grant writing, and market development training Competitive funding opportunities available ONLY to designated coalitions
8	What can a Coalition do to Increase Community’s existing Alternative Fuel Market? Educate Public Encourage Fuel Economy Practices Expand Infrastructure Reduce Transportation Vehicle Emissions Increase Public Awareness of Benefits of Technologies Expand Fuel Choices Develop “Clean Corridors”
9	What do I have to do to Become a Designated Clean Cities Coalition? Nine Step Requirements Step 1. Form a Coalition and Hold Stakeholder Meetings Step 2. Appoint a Coordinator Step 3. Establish Stakeholder Commitments Step 4. Set Goals, Plan Action Steps and Monitor Progress Step 5. Establish a Market Foundation Prior to Designation Step 6. Develop a Program Plan Step 7. Sign a Memorandum of Understanding and Celebrate Designation Step 8. Implement the Program Plan Step 9. Set Goals
10	What is Expected of a Clean Cities Coalition After Designation? Implementation of Strategic Plan Become Self-Sustainable Provide Annual Updates to DOE Hold Regular Stakeholder Meetings Set New Coalition Goals Re-Designation Every Five Years
11	United States Clean Cities Coalitions Currently more than 88 active coalitions serving 63% of the U.S. population 4,300+ Stakeholders 181M gallons of petroleum displaced annually 32,000 metric tons of emissions reduced annually
12	TEXAS Clean Cities Coalitions
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14	Grant Research and Development SECO Provides Grant Writing Workshops Basic Elements of Grant Writing Designing Successful Grant Proposals Research and Development of Proposal Ideas Guidance for Project Development and Project Research Assists in Proposal Preparation for those who ask!
15	TEXAS STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE Mary-Jo Rowan Program Manager Alternative Fuels and Transportation Programs Phone: 512-463-2637 Fax: 512-475-2569 E-mail: mary-jo.rowan@cpa.state.tx.us SECO Web Site: www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us